6 details of the Hibernia Bank robbery, April 15, 1974
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Hibernia Bank robbery in San Francisco, committed by the Symbionese Liberation Army. The robbery …
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Why does Patty Hearst still fascinate us?
Sunday marked the 50th anniversary of the Patty Hearst kidnapping by members of the Symbionese Liberation Army. I had expected …
A short history of the SLA, through Camilla Hall
I’m so excited that Nicollet County Historical Society has agreed to host an exhibit of Camilla Hall’s artwork starting on …
In case you’re looking for some SLA info
The legacy of Marcus Foster, victim of the SLA
I enjoyed reading this New York Post article on the legacy of educator Marcus Foster and lessons from him we …
What really happened on May 17, 1974?
On May 17, 1974, more than 400 police officers surrounded a house at 1466 E. 54th St. in south-central Los Angeles. …
7 Takeaways from “Judas and the Black Messiah”
Last night I watched Judas and the Black Messiah. I’ve read a lot about the Black Panthers and other 1960s …
A tip for managing unwieldy essays
I’m a big fan of dumping my ideas onto a piece of paper when I’m writing an essay. It helps …
Sometimes it seems so little has changed
It makes sense that Camilla Hall’s letters to her parents became more political in 1968, one of the most tense …
Radical moves gain attention
I’m excited to watch this movie about the trial that resulted from the 1968 protests at the Democratic National Convention. …
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